How far is Rockfish, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Rockfish, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockfish and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockfish and Wilmington.
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Start on Rockfish Road
31 m · 3 sec · Rockfish Road
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Continue on Rockfish Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rockfish Road
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Turn left onto Camden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Camden Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 295 South
2970 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
4 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road
2205 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road
68 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 12 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
30 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
104 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road
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Continue on Parkton Road
707 ft · 13 sec · Parkton Road
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Turn right onto Natural View Drive
1430 ft · 39 sec · Natural View Drive
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Continue on Canady Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Canady Road
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Continue on West Green Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Green Springs Road
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Turn left onto Council Road
147 m · 13 sec · Council Road
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Continue on John McMillan Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · John McMillan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Chicken Foot Road
3 m · 1 sec · Chicken Foot Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chicken Foot Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
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Turn left onto School Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · School Road
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Merge slight right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
13.3 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockfish and Wilmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
School Road
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Rockfish and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockfish to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Rockfish and 43.6 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockfish and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Olive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockfish and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 82.92 mi (133.44 km).
#1 Rockfish
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.9926600, -79.0661400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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